Articles by Date : February 01 2005 - February 28 2005

MPs slam councils over lack of help
Statutory definitions of homelessness are being inconsistently and carelessly applied, with councils appearing to be looking for reasons to refuse.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

How to....
Prepare for an interview more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

If you ask me...
Jackie Downer has learning difficulties and is a self-advocate. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Job File: Neighbourhood Manager
Who's doing it: Vince Roberts. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Natural Selection?
Social care is seen as female-oriented, yet those who head its organisations are usually male. Anabel Unity Sale investigates and talks to three.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Leaving Care Loathing Self
How much does the care system do to discourage or prevent female care leavers from drifting into prostitution? Maddy Coy describes her recent.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Plans outline more local service control
Neighbourhoods are to win greater powers over services, the government announced this week. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Friday 4 February 2005
Woman found dead in prison Couple banned from talking to each other more
(04 February 2005 09:50)

Stewart's health not monitored adequately prior to his move to Feltham
A doctor has admitted that healthcare standards at Hindley Young Offender Institution where Zahid Mubarek’s killer was held prior to his move to.... more
(03 February 2005 17:15)

Men must move over
There are still too few women in senior positions, contributing to a widening of the gender pay gap, writes Beatrix Campbell. Yet Labour seems.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Charities protest against proposed cut in free mental health aftercare
Charities have registered alarm at the prospect of a cut in the availability of free aftercare for discharged mental health patients to just six.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Welsh assembly free personal care u-turn
New Welsh health and social services minister Brian Gibbons has ditched the assembly's policy of pressing for the unilateral adoption of free.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Wanless to head King's Fund inquiry into long-term support for services
The government could come under pressure to commit far greater resources to social care after the launch this week of an independent review of.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Rethink on axing child protection register as safety concerns mount
The government is reconsidering plans to abolish the child protection register amid widespread concerns that to do so could jeopardise the safety of.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Mencap's Jo Williams tops list of social care's most influential people
Mencap's Jo Williams tops list of social care's most influential people Jo Williams, chief executive of learning difficulties charity Mencap, has.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Let Her Tell Her Story
Profoundly disabled and poorly looked after by her mother and sister, a young woman urgently requires social services' help. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Public sector in the limelight
A media campaign aimed at showcasing the valuable work of public employees is to take place next week. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

What Works For Children And Young People With Harmful Sexual Behaviours?
This book, part of Barnardo's "What Works" series, is written by an experienced former specialist practitioner who is now an academic researcher,.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

TRAINING MATERIALS: Supporting Carers in Practice
Every agency working with carers would benefit from using this resource pack for their staff or volunteer training programme, writes Heather Rowell. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

TRAINING MATERIALS: Come and Play
Anyone looking to use music in their work with children and young people should take a close look at this resource, writes Simon Antrobus. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

EXHIBITION - Life Interrupted: HIV/AIDS in Africa
This exhibition documents the social and economic effects of the spread of HIV/Aids across Africa, writes Mark Drinkwater. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

0 - 19 Review: 'A record of resilience and creativity'
Yvonne Roberts visits the Tate Modern to experience an art installation created by children associated with the charity Kids Company. more
(01 February 2005 00:00)

0 -19 What can be done about Global Warming?
It is young people who will bear the brunt of the effects of global warming. Sophie Robinson, 17, asks London teenagers what should be done about.... more
(02 February 2005 00:00)

0 - 19 Book Review: Parent Problems
When I was given this book, with its brightly coloured front cover, photographs of kids either staring forlornly at the camera or smiling bravely.... more
(01 February 2005 00:00)

0 - 19 Book Review: Schooling as violence
For anyone interested in the wider issues underlying the problems of the school system, this book is essential reading, writes Terri Dowty. Clive.... more
(01 February 2005 00:00)

Stuck in the steam age
Our railway system remains practically inaccessible for disabled people writes Jennifer Phillips. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

The Big Question
Should disabled people be given a "personalised budget" so they can organise and pay for all their support needs? more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

The Simon Heng column
I am convinced that the explosion in binge drinking is due to the relative drop in the price of alcohol in bars. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Thursday 3 February 2005
Benefits overhaul announced Three unions set to merge more
(03 February 2005 09:51)

We're at the Crossroads
Recent research has revealed how the social work perspective is crucial for modern mental health services, writes Mark Blinkhorn. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

TV series shows lack of progress
There may be talk about reforming social work but a recent TV series showed familiar problems, writes Richard Purdie. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Information-sharing failures revealed
The school and the youth offending team attended by a 15-year-old boy who killed his classmate failed to share information about his self-harming and.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

'Tear up bill' say doctors' leaders
The draft Mental Health Bill should be torn up and rewritten, according to the British Medical Association. more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Social workers fret over Welsh database
The British Association of Social Workers has warned Welsh local authorities they will breach client confidentiality if they sign up to an antisocial.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Registration doubts for social care body
Thousands of social workers who have not completed the registration process with the General Social Care Council by the 1 April deadline might yet be.... more
(03 February 2005 00:00)

Disabled people will be better off under DWP proposals
People with the most severe health conditions or disabilities will qualify for more money than they do now under a new incapacity benefit system.... more
(02 February 2005 16:03)

Ofsted warns of class gap affecting educational attainment
Slow progress in reducing the gap in achievement between schools with high and low levels of disadvantage, has been highlighted as an issue of.... more
(02 February 2005 17:09)

Draft Children (Contact) and Adoption Bill published
New powers will be offered to judges to improve contact arrangements for children and their parents following parental separation, under proposals.... more
(02 February 2005 16:29)

Concern raised over training in children's homes
Lord Filkin, parliamentary under secretary of state for children and families, indicated today that he is concerned about the standard of staff.... more
(01 February 2005 16:08)

Prison officers failed to record risk posed by Stewart
Prison officers failed to record the risks posed by Zahid Mubarek’s killer Robert Stewart as he was transferred between prisons, an inquiry heard.... more
(02 February 2005 15:15)

Top 20 in social care
Top 20 most influential people in social care in the general/policy category. more
(03 February 2005 00:01)

MPs concerned about children's database
MPs have pressed senior government officials for assurances that the children’s database outlined in the Children Act 2004 will not be a costly and.... more
(02 February 2005 13:17)

Three unions may merge
The Transport and General Workers Union, amicus and the GMB could be set to merge into a new trade union, it emerged today, writes Clare Jerrom .... more
(02 February 2005 13:32)

Wednesday 2 February 2005
Schools to get help with bad behaviour Disability benefit cut more
(02 February 2005 09:54)

Review of funding for older people's services launched
The government could come under pressure to commit far greater resources to social care by an independent review of funding for older people’s.... more
(01 February 2005 11:38)

Tuesday 1 February 2005
Blair's health adviser "neglected patients" Kelly to tackle disruption in schools more
(01 February 2005 10:05)

Children leaving education due to homophobic bullying
Many gay children are leaving school after taking their GCSEs due to homophobic bullying, it emerged this week, writes Amy Taylor . more
(01 February 2005 09:31)

Kelly to tackle disruption in schools
Education secretary Ruth Kelly is expected to make an announcement today aimed at tackling disruptive pupils in schools, writes Clare Jerrom . more
(01 February 2005 09:15)